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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-02-26

WELL WIsuEE-a mar digging for one
IeIdS SittingS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-02-26

A SAILOR can truthfully speak Of the
vessel il which he sails AS the place of his
berth.
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la OpiUm in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton, Cures where other remedies fan. 2oc.
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owe have convinced ourselves that by
telling what we know TO be true, we nave
produced at last a permanent c0RV'cuo" III
The public mind. Seven years ago We
stated what the national disease OF lnl9
country was, and that 1t was rapidly ~
cr,1xj,lj. Three years ago we stated that o
marked cheek had been given It.
.,The statistics of one of the largest lilo
insurance companies of this country SHOWS
that in 1888 and 1884, tho mortality from
kidney disorders did not increase over the
previous wears: other companies stated the
same thing, 1t is not presumptuous 1or us
to claim credit for checkiag these raVageS'
"Sevcn years ago we stated that lhc on
dition of the kidneys was the key to the
condition of health: within the past five
years all carctuL dfe Insurance companies
have conceded the truth Of this statement,
for. whereas, ten years ago, chemical anal
ysis TO determine the condition OF the kid
news was not required, to-day millions or
dollars in risks are refused, because chemical
examination discovers 1lSHSpectea diseases
of the kidneys,
Seven years ago we stated that the ray
ages of Bright's Disease were mslgnlhcaht
compared with other unsupported disorders
of the kidneys of many misleading nalnes;
that ninety.three per cent. OF human an
mrnts are attributable to dcranged kid
neys, which fills the blood with uric acid,
or kidney poison, which causes these many
fatal diseases. ~,
The uric acid, or kidney poison, is the
real cause of the majority Of cases Of paral-
ysis, apoplexy, heart disease, convulsions,
pneumonia, consumption, and insanity;
over hair the vlctimsof consumption are
first the victims of diseased kidneys.
"When the recent death of an honored
ex-oflcial of the United States was an
pouncad. his Ohvsician said that although
he was suffering from Bright's Disease,
that was not the cause of death. He was not
frank enough to admit that the apoplexy
which overlook him in his bed was the
I fatal effect of the kidney poison IN the
blood, which had eaten away h substance
Of the arteries and brain; nor was Logan's
physician honest enough to state that ms
fatal rheumatism was caused by kidney
acid in the blood.
"If the doctors would state in official re-
ports the ]origiial cause Of death, the PEG
nearly manic ]strichea, at the fearful mortali
tv from kidney disorders.h
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TUE champion belt of the world is with.
oft doubt the equator.
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WHEN the folliclcs are not destroyed,
Hall, Hair Remover restores hair to bald
he d,.
Tor all ailments originating in disorders
of the stomach an liver, take Ayers Pills.
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CREAM PuFYs-milk advertisements
Puck,
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DANGER Signalled by a Cough is averted
with Halc's Honey of H%orehound and Tar.
Plke,s Toothache DROPS Cure in one minute.
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THE miser, talking TO himself, will spcak
in many t0nes.-N. y. PicaYMs.
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MILD, soothing and healing is DR.. Sagc's
Ramedy.
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Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's EyeWater.D Druggists sell it 25c.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

"ls YOUR father Christian ~ asked the
new minister. "No," replied the boy, she
sings in the cholr."-[Brooklyn Eagle.
THE veteran General Harney, having
closed up his affairs at st. Louis, Intends to
'pend the remainder of his days in Florida.
ARCHBISHOP RYAN OF Philadelphia will
leave for Rome early in December to pre-
sent the jubilee offerings to the Pope In
person.
SIXTEEN HUNDRED pupils OF the public
schools Of Cincinnati are to be put In train.
ing for choral work at once as one Of the
musical features OF the forthcoming Centen-
NAL Exposition In that city.
PROFESSOR PRocToR figures that the
earth is shrinking about two inches year
That accounts for the nervous anxiety man
iiested by some people to possess 1t while IL
is OF some size.-l Buffalo Express.
CREIGHTON wrpp who accompanied the
Duke Of Marlborough to Chicago, ia a son
OF the late James Watson Webb OF New
York, and is referred to by the Dukes
valet as "blaNsttd New York cad"
The visiting soldiers from Europe kicked
because they were not provided with cabin
passage. They are now rejoicing that they
brought along their highwater pants. 1t
begins to look "a though they might be
compelled to wade hOmG,-[ Chicago Mail.
CONGRESSMAN GLOVER OF st. Louis, who
has been sued for lib by II. D. Lancaster,
surveyor OF the port, has filed an amended
| answer to the plaintiffs petition, In which,
while reiterating his charges against Ian.
caster, he states that he is governed In the
matter by an honest conviction Of duty and
not by malice or Intent to lpjure the plain
tiif.
Mr.. JAMES Z. MURDOCH, who made his
debut upon the stage In 1920, is about to
| give q course OF dramatic readings IN Bos-
ton. He is now hale and hearty man OF
seveniy.Hve, and attributes his prolonged
health to leaving the stage when he did and
betaking himself to farm life. He is still a
sPleEdid reader, and was always sterling,
conscientious actor.
The estate Agricultural Wheel" OF
Arkansas, as 1t is called-a peculiar organi-
zation among the farmers Of that State
has at present membership of about 70, 900
and is all the time increasing. The removal
OF the State agency from Little Rock to st.
Louis has, however, created universal dis
satisfaction In business circles on account
| OF it's injury to home markets. The
"Wheel" ia factor OF no small importance
In the politics as well as the commerce Of
the State.
The "Hermit OF New York" In his last
letter to the Troy Times after giving some
account Of the leading newspapers of the
metropolis, concludes as follows: "Here
are 800 reporters, 1,500 compositors, 100
editors and ten times as many subordinate
laborers, and operating Sl0,000,0OO capital,
all to give the public news, criticisms, re-
views and perfect picture OF life In Its
daily occurrences, ali for little more than
the mere cost Of white paper. Journalism
is one OF the wonders Of the age.n
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
OFFICE oFTHF COMMISSION FOR
AUCTION SALES.
DY DuNCANsoN BROS.


TRUSTEES SALE UNDER DECREE OF
COURT OF ELEVEN OF THOSE FINE
BRICK DWELLINGS, ON EAST CAPITOL
STREET, BETWEEN I'D AND 3D. STS.
EAST, AND THREE ON SOUTH A
STREET, IN THE SAME SQUARE.
By virtue Of q decree passed by the Supreme
Court OF the District OF Columbia In Equity
cause. No. 1901, Phoenix Mutual Lifo Insurance
Company VS.. Albert Grant OF al, Will sell at
public auction, in front Of the premises, on
TUESDAY, the 18th DAY of NOVEMBER, 1887,
at O'CLOCK T. NJ. (sale to be continued the
next day at the came hour " necessary. lots
numbered one ~, three (8), four ~, five t5),
six 10Y, eight , nine t9l. ten ti0), eleven (i1),
teen IN and eighteen (is), Of the subdivision
of square numbered seven hundred and sixty
(760). In the city of Washington. n. O., as the
same II OF record in the Office OF the Surveyor
OF the District Of Columbia.
These lots arc improved with desirable
brick dwellings and will be sold separately.
Terms Of sale-One-fourth cash and the bal.
ance at 0. IL and 1s months, for which the
notes of the purchaser, bearing interest from
the day OF sale will be taken aud lien re-
tained on the premises sold, or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser.
All taxes and assessments due at the time
OF sale. including all amounts necessary to
thereof, will be payable out of tho purchase
money.
A deposit of $500 will be required of the
purchaser OF each lot at the time of sale.
A policy of insurance against fire will be re-
quired of the purchaser on the building on
each lot sold In such amount as the trustee
BRAINARD Il. WARNER,
Trustee,
No. 0i6 II St niw
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
GRANNY,s COMFoRrER

" Where is your father now, my child
God only knows,
Twas q day like this, and lust rs wild
How the wind blows
He sailed away across the bay
30 brave and true;
And never q word has since been heard
OF ship or crew.
And now my other boy, they say,
Has gone from me,
Dying thousand leagues away
Across the sea
Alas of both my sons berelt
Yet God knows best
And, little one, you still are left,
SO am blest !"
The child beside her granny stands
Sight fair to Sec
And strokes the dear old time-wOrn hands,
In sympathy;
And 10 while yet they're sorrowlng there,
And each heart burns,
A step In heard upon the stair
The lost returns
1.-THE Culver,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sT5aro THE BUSINESS MEN, CIrI-
zRNs AND RESIDENTS
or TUE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

or TIE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The rapid and unprecedented growth OF the
District of Columbia. Its constantly iuoreas-
ing population and the development OF ~
present and future business interests necos.
states the publication Of rlrertory that
will DO thoroughly reliable and satisfactory.
The undersigned proposes to publish Di,
roctory that will be complete and comprehen.
sivc containing the name, occupation and
address Of every professional man, househol.
der, tradcsman and artisan who resides
wltlsn the limits of the District OF Columbia
A large corps OF intelligent canvassers will
be placed in the field in n few days and sys-
tcmatlc and complete canvass OF the District
will be made by separate squares.
The Directory will be roplcto with informa-
tlon of vast interest to every taxpayer and
resident, relating to the tax laws valuations
ofproperty, license laws. police regulations,
the public schools and Health ofice, and
variety Of useful information that will be Of
interest TO all
II will contain an accurate map Of the Dis.
triot, with all extensions of streets and ave.
nucs which are contemplated by the District
authorities or have been made to the date OF
issue
A large sale of the book has been already
guaranteed, and advertisers will find II TO be
one of the best mediums In presenting their
wares and merchandise to the notice of the
public.
Canvassers will call upon the business com.
munity soliciting advertisements, which will
be inserted at reasonable rates and would
request that such announcement may be
given as will Justify the publication of large
edition OF the book
shall give my personal attention to the
MANAGEMENT Of this enterprise and respect
fully solicit the patronage aud support OF my
friends and the general public in my effort TO
provide them with more complete Directory
than any heretofore published in this locality
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FIVE DOLLARS.
The office will he temporarily located at 2si
Four.and-ahalf street northwest. After the
ist Of November at 1il5 + street northwest,
Room 4, second floor.
WILLIAM DICKSON,
Publisher
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
E,IS,yEsS CHANGES


TOR SALE-Spiendid Lot on Mass.
Il ave, near nth st, 30,6xiO0 feet to 20.toot
alley; price TO Immediate purchaser, SO per
foot
Choice lot on Connecticut aYenue-part OF
lot Il, square l50-nearly opposite the British
Minister'S. Front, 80 feet0 inches; average
depth. 1870 feet.
Lot "a, block 90 Columbia Heights, corner
Kenyon and 18th sts, 100 feet front; depth, 150
feet; SOC per foot. Also adjoining lot2i, 100
feet front; depth ITO feet; 50c per foot.
East half Of square 1868, fronting on North
Carolina avenue, Q and 10th sts n Q, respect
lively, and containing 10000 square feet.
Price, 81, 500. --
Subs 30 and II, square 1884, fronting a2.s3
feet on Rhode Island avenue, bet 10th AMI
18th SITS, by average depth Of 100 feet 50 per
foot.
bargain near the new library on A st g.
Part of lot TO- square sls, 30.6xS7 feet at the
low price OF $3.50 per foot to immediate pur-
chaser.
Lots and 10, square 1913, at the corner OF
Massachusetts, avenue and 10th st s @, fronting
lS7 feet on the avenue and 80 feet on 10th st;
price 2Cc Per foot.
ld05 Il st
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
nUNCANsON BROS, Auctionoers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO. STORY BRICK
DWELLING AND STORE, N. Il. CORNER
il6 ST, AND MCLEAN AVE. s. W,


DWELLING AND STORE, N. Il. CORNER
AZ ST. AND MCLEAN AVE. $. W.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust, bear
Ing date the 9th day OF February, A. d. 1887,
and duly recorded In Liber, No. 1870, folio All,
ct seq, one OF the Land Records of the Dis.
trict of Columbia, and at the request Of the
holder Of the notes. we will sell, at public
auction, In front of the premises on SATUR-
DAY, THE 10Th DAY OF OCTOBER, A d.
1857, At FIVE O'CLOCK p. NJ, the following
described real estate, situate In the city OF
Washington, District of Columbia, to wit.
All that certain piece or parcel Of land known
and designated as and being lot numbered
one hundred and thirty-six, in John r. Nc
Lean ct al subdivision of square numbered
tive hundred and forty-sx t5fG) as recorded
in Book 10, folio 192, In the Surveyors office
of the District of Columbia, together with all
the easements, hereditaments and appurte-
nanoes to the same belonging or In any wise
appertaining.
Terms-Onethird cash, balance In one and
two years; notes to bear interest from day of
sale, payable semi'annually, and to be So
cured by deed of trust on premises sold, or
all cash, at option of purchaser; a deposit of
$500 required at sale; conveyancing, etc, at
purchasers cost. Terms TO be complied with
In ten days, otherwise resale, at risk and cost
of defauting purchaser after tivo days public
notice Of such resale In some newspaper pub.
lished in Washington, ID. @.
BRAINARD II. WARNER,
GEORGE Z. EMM0NS,
Trustaes
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
An Awful Dream .

Husband lat breakfast)-I had au awful
dream last night, dear.
Wife-What was 1t, Johnf
Husband-I dreamed that your mother
was out riding ard the horses ran away,
Just as they approached a frightful preci-
pce, with a sheer declivity OF five hundred
feet
Wife (pale faced)-oh, John, that was
awful
HI sbsud-I woke up aud found It all a
dream. IL was simply terrible IN. Y.
Sun,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

AGENTS of the American Encyclope.
dia report largely increased sales dur.
ing the past month The editor of
that publication evidently had an ad.
vertiser's eye to business when he
opened up his late cyclopcdiac crusade
on the President.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
= Vast DiTrrencc,

Customer-TaK these oysters away; they
are too old to eat
Waiter-Them's Blue Points
Customer - Blue Points Not much;
they're Hunters Points = Puck.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
pMaoFFICE OF THE COMMISSION
~ ERS OF TIE DISTRICT OF COLUM-

WASHINGTON, Oct IS, 1887.
Deeming II conducive 10 the public interests
TO open highway from the present terminus
OF Michigan ave. in a northeasterly direction,
along the northern boundary of the GlenwOod
Cemetery land to the junction Of Hardwood
and Bunker Hill roads, the Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia have had the snid
route duly surveyed and u plat thereof pre-.
pared and filed In this office
In compliance with the requirements OF
law, notice is hereby given Of the proposed
opening and extension of the highway aforc.
sad, and al persons who have objections to
the office of the Commissioners at II O'Clock
n, IN. on the 9th day of November, 1887, at
which time the Commissioners will give hear
ing to all parties Interested. BY order Of the
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia.
W. II. WEBB,
President Board of Commissioners D. @,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

THE Exposition at Atlanta over.
reached the directors In its magnitude,
So rapid and robust was Its growth
that 1t fairly grew out of their reach,
and while more people were inattend.
ance than ever before on similar oc-
casion, there was O correspondingly
large number who were unable to get
there at oil on account of lack of rail.
read facilities. The Constitution says
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

THE Critic, assured that the cree
tion of large hall at the National
Capitali is only question of time, moves
in advance that 1t be christened "Co.
lumbia Hall" A name of broader
scope, more national significance or
more patriotic appropriateness is not
to be found In any lexicon.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

that "a hundred day. before the ES
position was opened director aclu'
ally debated whether oy would sp'n =
$4,000 or $4,000 on buildings and
improvements. They closed their
work after having spent over SlOO,OJO
on buildings and improvements. And
even this was insufficient" All which
proves beyond doubt that Atlanta can
be made the great Exposition Of the
South"
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
President noard of Commissiorers b, q.
OF TaE COMMISSION,
RS, DIsLkIor OF CQLuMBLAA,

tS ERs, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1857.
Deeming 1t conducive to the public interest
to open a public highway from Boundary
street to the northern boundary of tract OF
land held by the trustees Of Prospect Hill
Cemetery Association, the same being a rec
tilinear prolOngatlon of North Capitol street.
through the lands OF the heirs OF Emily Beale
Annie = Barbour and tho trustees of the
aforesaid association, the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia have had said route
duly surveyed, and plat thereof prepared
and II cd In this Office.
In compliance with the requirements Of law
notice Is hereby given of the proposed OPEN
Ing OF highway as aforesaid, and all persons
who have objections to present are directed
at II o'clock a. m. on FRIDAY. the llth day
of November, 1887, at which time the Com.
missioners will give hearing to all persons in
interest.
BY order of the Commissioners OF the Dis.
trict Of Columbia.
WILLIAM TINDALL.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
THOMAS J. FISHER d CO.,
1924 + street northwest.

1924 street northwest.
IrOR RENT-A Beautifully Furnish
IL cd house of 4 rooms and bath; near the
Capitol; including silver, china, bed aud
table linens; 500 month. Address HOUSE,
Critic office.
EOR RENT-A Lady Declining
Il housekeeping will rent her house Tor
part of iU furnished, for or months; 8 bed.
rooms, parlor, diningroom, etc; all mod inps
for the whele .s55; near Dupont Circle, Ad.
dress l.. s., Critic office.
LNOR RENT-In Anacostia, Nearly
Il new 7room cottage; convenient to street
cars. Apply to
II. A. GR1SwoLD, Anacostia.
TOR RENT-3330 8 ut n W (George-
Il town., Broom brick, nearly new: rent
$40 per month. Call or inquire 435 18th at n o.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
FOR EXCHANGE.

L'OR EXCHANGE-I0 Lots in Chi-
A. oago; rare chance for builder.
Apply to j. W. p. MYERS q SON,
1923 N Y ave,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

THE Nashville ImericlH wants n
repeal Of the tobacco tax, but favors a
heavy tax on whisky, of which the
proceeds should go to the States rather
than to the Federal Government. 1t is
needless to remark that the "Star.
Eyed Goddess" of revenue reform
will hug no such proposition as this to
her bosom.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
LOST AND FOUND.

L OST-In the lin st Car, Retween
- $3.50 and 0 p m, $40, Oct. II. A liberal re-
ward will DO paid for leaving 1t at the Critic
office,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

ALL the iron and steel for the Texas
State Capitol at Austin was bought
in England ut $4,000 less than the
same could have been purchased for in
this country, duty included. Texas Is
rather too large State to try boycott
on, but how will It fare with Senator
Farwell and his brother, the purchas,
ing contractors
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
8 sCBLEy.
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
&c Broad street, New York.
BRANCH OFFICES:
~ Wall st., N. Y. ia South Sd st., Phila.

Connected with 1. A. Evans a Co., Boston;
K. L. Brewster y Co., Chicago; Corson q Ma
cartney, Washington; Warren g. Quarles,
| Richmond
Private Wire Connections. Buy and sell
| Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous Securities
| on Now York Stock Exchange.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

e5s4NEw ISSUE OF sToCK,
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
"RQUITABLE BUILDING" 1905 T ST.
ASsETS-s70O ,55s.Oi.
Subscription books are now oren for now
stock (the lIth issue) subscriptions and the
first payment thereon received daily at the
Office OF the Association, Equitable Building
1908 st. Shares are $50 per month.
Pamphlets explaining the object and an-
vantages of the Association are furnished
upon application.
ONCE hours from a. m. to 4.3O p. m. on
the first Wednesday In each month tho
oillCo will be open from O 10 p. IN. Advances
Will be made promptly at z O'Clock.
THOMAS sOMERvILLE, Prest.
JNo. JOY EDISON, seo'y.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

DOR sALE-Elegant Building Lot
Il near Iowa Circle, 2ixs0; alley side and
rear; cheap II sold at once.
j. W. p. MYERS & SON,
1928 New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

TnE action OF The Supreme Court
yesterday indicates that that body Is
equally divided in opinion as to the
constitutionality of the State prohibl.
tion laws, and that decision Is likely
to be postponed until new Supreme
Court Justice Is appointed tits, there
fore, probable that it will rest with the
successor of Justice Woods to cast the
deciding vote as to the constitutional.
ity of the prohibition legislation of
Iowa and other States.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

ID OSSLYNN AGAIN to the FORE.
III THE COMING INVESTMENT.
The finest villa sites yet offered, overlook
ing all others, 2l6 acres each, only 3 cents per
foot. Persons need only look to be convinced
that they cannot go wrong In purchasing,
The Aqueduct Free Bridge, Memorial Bridge
and Mt. Vernon avenue are bound to double
all investments made at Rosslynn.
T. II. SYPHERD h Co, 1907 + ST.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

EOR SALE-On New York Ave W,
n beautiful 3story press brick house, 10
rooms, oil frescoed, mod imps, with 2-story
brick stable in rear; price, only 5000.
j. ". p. MYERS & SON,
1io9 Nayy York ave
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

CANON WELDON OF the Church Of
Ireland Temperance Society berates
the Queen for allowing her sons and
sons-in law to 60 up into the Scottish
Highlands and drink raw whisky" In
honor Of her husbands memory. The
Canon may he correct In his animal.
versions, supposing Her Majesty to
have any special jurisdiction In the
matter, but he should recollect that as
a rule straight drinks are far prefer.
able TO the mixed,
THE New York Sun alludes to sena.
tor Allison OF Iowa as Zine political
artist, who In his role as "NIr. Blaine's
substitute" is just now attracting con-
spicuous attention. We agree with the
Sun, however, that Brother Allison Is
"a good fellow, any way" TnE
CRITIc is inclined to think him much
better fellow than Mr.. Blaine.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
PERSONAL.

A GENTLEMAN of 35 Would Like to
n correspond with lady who Is tempo.
rarily In city, with view to Improvement.
Address TRURO. Critic office.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25

DARTIES Having Houses on Capital
i Hill for sale or rent should call upon
VOSE q CO., 800 B st Sc. Houses rented for
Congressman, with whom East Washington Is
rapidly growing popular.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-25
WANTED HElp-..MAlE.
MANIFESTATIONS.

WANIED-ny Settled coiorcd
w man, q place "a fireman; good refer
onces given. Address Il. II, In rear OF ~ l.
1t n W.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-01-08

Creole Female Tonic regulates :uppres.
sion, cures prolapsus uterie or fail o. the
womb, aud invigorates the female organs
Sold by Hughes Z Nance and Branun
Goodwin. unI0f